February 24, 2023

It's hard to believe there is a single kicks fan out there that doesn't know at least part of the Michael Jordan and Nike Air Jordan story.

Most all of us have heard about the fateful day that Jordan walked onto the Chicago Bulls basketball court wearing the now infamous pair of Nike Air Jordan 1 high-top sneakers with the Chicago Bull's black and red colors splashed across the sneaker.

Though Jordan impressed many of the fans with his raw talent and athleticism, he didn't impress the basketball commission, who had a strict policy on what colors and styles could be worn on the court.

Jordan was fined for his black and red colorway Air Jordan 1 sneakers, a move by the basketball commission that only heightened his fame and the popularity of his new shoes.

Now, years later, the story continues to be passed around and Air Jordan 1 sneakers continue to be worn.

But do you know the story before the story?

Do you know what inspired another Nike Air Jordan 1 colorway...the Air Jordan 1 Low University Blue?

Air Jordan 1 Low University Blue

The Birth of the Air Jordan 1 Low University Blue

Michael Jordan first burst onto the basketball scene when he played for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.

Though the Tar Heels have long been known for their excellent basketball program, few would dispute that their most amazing season was the one that took them to the 1982 Championships, with their star player, Michael Jordan, on the court.

Led by legendary coach Dean Smith, the UNC Tar Heels played their final game against the Georgetown Hoyas which ended in a down-to-the-wire win for the Tar Heels...a win that Michael Jordan made possible.

Not only was Jordan responsible for making the game-winning shot, but he was also still only a freshman at the time!

And in 2021, with their release of the Nike Air Jordan 1 Low University Blue, Nike made sure of that.

Jordan, as we know, would go on to be regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, winning six NBA championships while playing with the Chicago Bulls.

But...his time with the Tar Heels will never be forgotten.

Air Jordan 1 University Blue

It's All in the Details...the Design of the Air Jordan 1 University Blue

Like all of Nike's Air Jordan 1 shoes, the details and colorway designs are what make the University Blue shoe go from good to great.

First, the Nike Air Jordan 1 University Blue boasts a two-tone colorway that gives a great nod to a retro-style look that the low Nike Air Jordan 1 sneaker has come to be known for.

Starting with a crisp white all-leather upper, the body of the shoe is accented with a powder blue color that has become to be known as University Blue in a nod to the UNC Tar Heels universally known blue, black, and white color scheme.

That soft University Blue is used to highlight the trademark Nike swoosh as well as the high-quality knit laces and toe box.


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The University Blue also shows up in the heel overlay as well as on the bottom sole.

A traditional woven Nike tag adorns the lightly breathable nylon tongue, which has a classic padded collar for a comfortable fit. And, in true Air Jordan 1 fashion, the stitched wings logo can be found on the back of the shoe above the heel.

Finally, the midsole is a crisp white, serving as a nice accent for the University Blue on the sole's bottom panel.

Though the original retail price for the Air Jordan 1 Low University Blue started at 90 USD, that price now fluctuates, depending on the supply and demand of this classic shoe.

Air Jordan Low University Blue

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